The Dubai Film Connection (DFC), the co-production market of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has awarded six Arab filmmakers funding and key partnership opportunities with leading international and regional film industry experts worth $50,000 Five of the award winners…
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Film festival sponsors named
For full coverage of Middle East business events, see MEED The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has named the official sponsors for the 12th edition of the film festival. They include: the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Dubai…
Dreyfuss to attend Dubai Jaws screening
For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will pay tribute to Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as it marks its 40th jubilee. The complimentary presentation screening will be hosted at…
134 films, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jaws at Dubai film festival
For full coverage of Middle East business events, see MEED A total of 134 features films, including at least one tipped to be nominated for an Oscar next year, will be screened during the 12th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) on 9-16…
Dubai film festival announces short-film nominations
The Muhr Gulf Short Category is now complete, with the second slate of films announced to the line-up for the 15-strong category at the 12th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). Premiering the latest and greatest short films…
Showbiz show planned during Dubai film festival
The Dubai Film Market (DFM) and International Showbiz Expo (ISBE) 2015 are coming together to create the world’s first 360 degree entertainment industry event for the second consecutive year. It aims to promote the industry in fast-growing markets including the…
Dubai film festival announces young journalist programme
Eight shortlisted entrants looking to break into film journalism will be given first-hand experience, reporting on-the-ground at the 12th annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) with the team from Gulf News tabloid. The shortlisted young journalists will receive access and…
Fifteen shortlisted for Muhr Short Film prize
The final eight films to complete the Muhr Short Competition lineup have been revealed today by the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). The competition is set to host 15 films over the course of the festival. The Muhr Short Competition…